Your Guide to Paleo Condiments
Paleo condiments are a hot topic. What's Paleo-friendly and what's not? Have you ever looked at the ingredients list on a bottle of store bought salad dressing? If not, you may be in for a surprise.
Here’s an ingredients label for a store-bought brand of French dressing.
Soybean and/or canola oil, high fructose corn syrup, AND sugar. Yum.
(I really hope my sarcasm came through on that statement :) )
There are some things that are almost guaranteed to be better for you (and better tasting) to make at home rather than buying at the store. Condiments are, by far, one of those ...
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IIFYM: The Hot New Diet Trend
IIFYM: The Hot New Diet Trend
Popular among bodybuilders and CrossFit athletes, IIFYM seems to be THE DIET right now. With an emphasis on macronutrient balance, IIFYM followers say that they can achieve optimal athletic performance and body composition goals with this approach.
The field of nutrition is ever-changing. Educating yourself about current diet trends is part of figuring out what approach works best for YOU. Keeping that in mind, let’s dive into the IIFYM approach.
What Does IIFYM Stand For?
IIFYM is an acronym that stands for “If It Fits Your Macros.” It is also referred to as flexible dieting. This approach is built ...
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Ways To Bust The Weight Loss Plateau
The Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau
Weight loss plateaus - however common - can be frustrating. For many people who’ve adopted a Paleo diet, it’s a common story. For a while (a few weeks, months even..), the weight sheds immediately and drops at a steady clip. Eventually, though, they get to a point where the scale is no longer budging.
They’ve hit the dreaded weight loss plateau.
I know that this can be frustrating - infuriating maybe. Take a breath. I’m here to tell you that even the most diligent dieters experience this. It’s incredibly normal. In fact, it’s kind of a good sign.
I know, that sounds crazy…but hear me out. As I’m ...
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Crowd Cow Reviewed
One of our goals at Ultimate Paleo Guide is to ensure that our readers stay up to date about the Paleo-friendly companies putting amazing products out into the world. We recently learned about Crowd Cow - a company that we want to be on your radar.
Crowd Cow
Have you ever went to the grocery store and desired to know from where exactly the beef came? Or maybe you’ve desired to buy directly from a rancher, but the process is intimidating or not available where you live.
This is how Crowd Cow was born. Two friends, Josh and Ethan, had these same feelings. They decided to CrowdFund a cow, so that 50 people could each buy a little piece of a ...
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Green Beans: What’s the Deal?
What’s the deal with green beans?
I know what you’re thinking…how can a site dedicated to all things Paleo even include recipes with green beans – a legume! Aren’t legumes forbidden? What is this madness?!
Green beans are a legume
Give me a second to explain. Yes, green beans are indeed a legume. And, yes, legumes are not “Paleo.” That being said, green beans fall into a gray area of Paleo – kind of like grass-fed butter or fermented yogurt. We like what Michelle from Nom Nom Paleo says about green beans on the Paleo diet:
“Before anyone gets on my case about whether green beans are Paleo, I eat them when they’re in season because ...
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Gluten – Is It Bad For You? Everything You Need To Know
What's the Deal with Gluten?
Chances are you’ve heard about gluten. It’s easily one of the hottest (also - most controversial?) nutrition topics in the last few years. Do a Google search and you’ll find thousands and thousands of articles about it…
It’s so popular, people have made memes…
Even Ryan Reynolds is tweeting about it…
But what’s the truth? Is gluten as bad for you as everyone says? Let’s talk about it…
That being said, we realize there are many other ways to approach to nutrition. This article aims to give you a non-biased look at gluten, so you can decide if a gluten-free diet is right for you.
What ...
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Paleo Cookies: UPG Favorites
Our Favorite Paleo Cookies
Sometimes you just need a cookie. Although the Paleo diet is based on the foundation of consuming whole foods and eliminating the junk, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a treat every now and then. It definitely doesn’t mean you love all those veggies any less.
BUT - before you reach for those Chips Ahoy, keep reading this article. Not all cookies are created equal! You don’t have to fall off the Paleo train just to enjoy a cookie (or two). Let’s just do a quick comparison…
Here is the ingredients list for store bought chocolate chip cookies:
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ...
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Paleo Testimonial: Graeme’s Journey
We’ve got a great Paleo testimonial for you today. If you’ve been reading for a while, you’ve probably read the other success stories we’ve shared over the past couple of months.
It’s been awesome sharing the stories of readers - people like YOU - have had life-changing experiences thanks to the Paleo lifestyle.
The story we bring to you today is no exception. Graeme was born without a thyroid, and struggled with illnesses, allergies, and acne his whole life. Because thyroid issues were a problem in his family, he had accepted that his life was just meant to be that way.
That was his approach - until he started doing his own ...
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Mailbag 11: Paleo cereal, high-quality foods, and non-dairy cheese
Welcome to another edition of our Mailbag posts! This series focuses on questions that are frequently asked by the UPG community. Have a lingering question? Ask it here and we might feature you in future posts!
If you’re looking for personal guidance, sign up for Paleo Meal Plans today and receive access to our Paleo Nutritionist.
You can also see other mailbag questions here.
“I am so used to eating cereal and oatmeal for breakfast every morning. It makes me sad to think I can’t have that any more. Do you have any Paleo-friendly options?”
There was once a time in my life where Froot Loops and Lucky Charms were my staple ...
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Paleo Mayo: Make it Yourself
Paleo Mayo: Make it Yourself
Let’s be honest - some things are just worth buying at the store.
Just because we prefer to cook most of our food and keep standard American diet foods (aka - packaged/processed/refined) out of our diet doesn’t mean that we have to shun all modern day conveniences.
I would much rather buy an Epic bar at the store than make my own jerky. I don’t have the time, resources, or desire to make my own. That’s just me. I’m sure you have your preferences too - and that is perfectly fine!
I always like to remind people - there is NO perfect way to do Paleo. Make it work for you.
Paleo mayonnaise, though, ...
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